Updated November 25, 2008
News & Upcoming Events
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the
2008 CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE FELLOWSHIPS
This past year, The Center for Contemplative Mind in Society took over the complete selection process and administration of the contemplative practice fellowship program, after ten years of working closely with ACLS (the American Council of Learned Societies). The competition was promoted widely, to include proposals from the sciences and from Canada, and resulted in the greatest number of applications ever, almost twice as many as in previous years.
The increase in applications attests to the growing interest in integrating contemplative practice into the classroom and the field of contemplative studies, but made the selection process very difficult. Among very many applications worthy of recognition, these were the strongest. We extend a warm welcome to the 2008 Fellows.
2009 MiEN Conference: Learning from Mindfulness
February 6 - 8, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
More information, including online registration, is available at www.mindfuled.org.
Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for thousands of years as a way to reduce suffering and cultivate inner peace. Current research shows that mindfulness also enhances learning and attention. There is growing interest in the possibility that this ancient meditative practice can support education and learning for both children and adults. Many educational institutions, including Stanford, UCSF, UCLA and PENN, have embraced mindfulness as an educational intervention by introducing it into their curricula and conducting research in the field. This three-day event will explore the uses of mindfulness in education.
Public Keynote Address by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Friday, February 6th, 2009, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Zellerbach Theater, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $35 ($20 for Saturday conference attendees)
Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., founder of the University of Massachusetts Stress Reduction Program, will visit Philadelphia to present a lecture about the many ways that mindfulness and meditation can support learning, personal growth, and create the foundation for stability in families and communities. Dr. Dan Gottlieb, host of the popular WHYY radio program “Voices in the Family” will host a discussion with Jon after the keynote address. The discussion will be taped for radio broadcast at a later date.
MiEN Conference 2009: Mindfulness as a Foundation for Teaching and Learning
Saturday, February 7th, 2009, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $75 (includes nutritious breakfast and lunch)
Questions about the conference only, email mindfulnesseducation@starpower.net
Conference Highlights:
Plenary Panel
Amishi Jha, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
Arthur Zajonc, PhD, Professor of Physics and Interdisciplinary Studies, Amherst College
Susan Kaiser Greenland, JD, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Inner Kids
Interest group sessions
Early childhood education; Teaching young children in elementary school; Teaching children in middle school; Teaching young adults in high school; Teaching university students; Teaching teachers; Research on mindfulness; Developing a personal practice, Integrating personal practice and work, Parenting
Co-sponsored by Mindfulness in Education Network (http://www.mindfuled.org/)
PENN Program for Stress Management (http://www.pennhealth.com/stress/)
Center for Contemplative Mind in Society (http://www.contemplativemind.org/)
Friends Council on Education (http://www.friendscouncil.org/)
Day of Mindfulness with Jon Kabat-Zinn
Sunday, February 8th, 2009, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, One Dock Street, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $140* ($100* for Saturday conference attendees)
Sponsored by: PENN Program for Stress Management: www.pennhealth.com/stress
In this full-day workshop participants will explore the many ways in which mindfulness can deepen and enrich their experience of life. Guided meditation instruction, mindfulness practice, and group exercises will be used to provide participants with potent new tools for living.
For complete information and registration for this conference, please visit http://www.mindfuled.org.
5th Annual Summer Session for Contemplative Curriculum Development
August 9 - 14, 2009
Smith College, Northampton, MA
Applications will be accepted beginning in January 2009.
Summer Session Participants will devote the week to rigorous investigation, reflection, writing, and discussion, guided by distinguished scholars and contemplative teachers who have already developed such courses. The Session aims to prepare participants to return to their classrooms with a deeper understanding of the practice of contemplative teaching and a fully developed course.
The Summer Session is designed for teachers at colleges and universities, but instructors from other types of institutions may apply.
Learn more at the Summer Session webpage.